12 July 2012

The ABCs of ICF

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20 April 2012

Passive energy in your garage

  When shopping for your house…

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19 April 2012

Choosing a Builder – Know What Questions to Ask

When you buy a new home you want to get full value for your investment. This means choosing an established and reputable builder—someone you can trust, someone who has the technical skills, a…

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30 March 2012

Cost to build a garage

Inspired by Denis Chamberland's original article in French, translated by Deb Villeneuve

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3 February 2012

The Perfect Home for the Single Woman

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21 April 2011

What is the “R-2000” Standard of New Home Ratings?

Canadians are faced with a number of programs which quantify the energy efficiency and "green score" of their homes. As part of an ongoing series of articles on energy efficient new homes, we are…

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10 February 2011

Looking to build or renovate? Get it in writing!

Why a written contract makes sense...  You want to work with a reputable contractor – one that treats you fairly and honestly, puts their promises in writing,and backs up their work.You should not…

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4 September 2010

Step inside this fairy-tale garden shed

Are you an insufferable romantic? While "cordwood masonry" sheds employ a building method of days gone by, they still have an unmistakeable charm. This cordwood shed is a particularly charming and…

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23 August 2010

From Factory to Site – Your Home

As a fellow Canadian Home Builder Association (CHBA) member, we would like to share what a valuable resource your local CHBA can be. Whether you are looking for a building professional or information…

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29 May 2009

Green Homes – Great Video featuring a friend !

A few days ago, I got and e-mail from a friend in Alabama, Architect Bob Chatham from Chantham Design Group, who featured in a very interesting TV episode from Dany Lipford. The video will explain…

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Concrete house foundation poured in winter with snow-covered ground and excavation equipment in Quebec

12 August 2008

Pouring a Foundation in Winter: What You Need to Know

It’s important to ask yourself one key question before moving forward: what is the main reason for pouring a foundation early in the project and leaving it exposed all winter without building on it?……

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2 January 2008

Hiring a contractor

Deciding on which contractor will build your home is a critical step in making your dream a reality.  There are many things to consider when making your choice. ROLE OF THE CONTRATOR The contractor’s…

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5 December 2007

Tips on building your first home

You’ve thought about it and now you’re doing it, you’re building your own home.  It is an exciting decision to make.  Being able to choose, plan and live in a dream for many, but now you are making…

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plan de maison bi-génération contemporaine

22 October 2007

The bi-generation house, a well thought out choice

A Definition The bi-generation house is the type of construction sometimes considered to facilitate access to property for young adults ready to assume responsibility, or oftentimes by parents or…

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Transformation maison avant après rénovation avec plans personnalisés réalisés par Dessins Drummond

17 October 2007

Renovation, a good way to offset the expected slowdown in construction startups

In recent years, the residential construction industry has undergone an unprecedented growth, and it’s noteworthy that the province of Quebec has contributed more than ever to the record construction…

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Plan de maison de style victorien avec façade traditionnelle et architecture classique

10 October 2007

Welcome to our all new Weblog!

It is our pleasure to welcome you on our new Drummond Designs.com Weblog. Conscious of the increasing need of our customers wanting a rapid access to an accurate and exact information on…

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